Presentation
Progressive breathlessness ? consolidation
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques
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Extensive calcified pleural plaque burden. Mediastinal plaques are also seen.
No deterioration or significant progression from recent CXRs.
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Proned non-contrast phase.
Extensive circumferential pleural plaque burden, including mediastinal and pericardial deposits. Pleural thickening over lower plaques (but not involving mediastinal components).
Case Discussion
Extensive calcified pleural plaques compatible with asbestos exposure.
Nice example on CXR and CT of potential mediastinal extent.
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